rid
Translation
to rid, to clear, to free
Examples
We need to rid the house of mice.
We need to rid the house of mice.
He wanted to rid himself of his debts.
He wanted to rid himself of his debts.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) ((of sth.)) to free a person or place from something unwanted. We need to rid the house of mice.
Similar Words
Synonyms: remove, eliminate, clear; Antonyms: keep, acquire
Etymology
From Old Norse 'ryðja' meaning 'to clear land'.
Memory Tips
Most commonly used in the phrase 'get rid of'. Think of getting rid of something you don't want.